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A21 RRJ

1989 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 122,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 122,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 122,268 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 122,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 121,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 120,854 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 120,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 119,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 114,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear floor previous repaired

nearside rear fuel tank damaged..

Pass 11 Oct 2011 113,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,615 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 111,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A21 RRJ is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 123,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 RRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 RRJ registered?

A21 RRJ is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 1989.

Is A21 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 RRJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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